According to the dept of Market Analysis & Intelligence of Optima Shipbrokers: Demand is healthy and is growing, but by no means at levels that can secure higher freight rates than those we see on average in 2017. We would expect to see some additional growth on the fleet during the coming years, but we believe that the net growth effect will be much lower when we factor in expected demolitions and slippage. We are positive for the dry bulk market going forward but the recovery will be slow

year by year.

Full article, ELNAVI, June 2017, Issue 522, Page. 8

]]>http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/the-market-has-not-found-a-meaningful-balance-yet/feed/0Zouros Group enters into the Piraeus port operationshttp://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/zouros-group-enters-into-the-piraeus-port-operations/
http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/zouros-group-enters-into-the-piraeus-port-operations/#commentsTue, 20 Jun 2017 18:49:41 +0000elnavihttp://www.elnavi.eu/?p=6488The continuous expansion in the sector of port towage operations and the diversification of its activities to new markets in Greece and worldwide have been the primary business strategy of Zouros Group for 30 years now.

To this day, the Group has been successfully involved in port towage operations and the offshore industry in Greece and abroad exhibiting a very dynamic and proactive approach.

The latest project of the Group is the creation of a new Tug Boat Consortium called “ProTugs” joining forces with the company MegaTugs.

The management of the company Mr. Nikolas Zouros (Founder & President of the Group), Mr. Efstratios Zouros (Commercial Director) and Mr. Dionyssios Papatheodossiou (Chief Financial Officer) describe the wide range of the Group’s

Greek S&P shipbroking plays an important role in supporting Greek shipping

Intermodal Group takes advantage of its solid synergies and global network

Allied Shipbroking invests in the development and expansion of its services

George Moundreas: “Shipbrokers proceed to the restructuring and diversification of their services”

Polina Ropali: “We anticipate to a healthy supply/demand balance”

“Optima Shipbrokers grows in line with the new Shipbroking wave of changes”

Seawind continues to build a consistent name in the broking activities of salvage & offshore operations

Vassilis Diamantidis: “Maritime software cannot replace the role of shipbroker”

Liona Bachas: “Counterpart risk is the paramount issue in the current market”

Azimuth Shipbroking: Shipbrokers must offer added value to their customers

Bulkers Shipbroking focuses on the teamwork and tested business relationships

GMS endorses responsible ship recycling activities at Green yards

Full articles, ELNAVI, June 2017, Issue 522, Page. 18

]]>http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/special-report-shipbrokers/feed/020th Bureau Veritas Hellenic and Black Sea Committee Compliance with the new shipping regulations is not a utopiahttp://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/20th-bureau-veritas-hellenic-and-black-sea-committee-compliance-with-the-new-shipping-regulations-is-not-a-utopia/
http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/20th-bureau-veritas-hellenic-and-black-sea-committee-compliance-with-the-new-shipping-regulations-is-not-a-utopia/#commentsTue, 20 Jun 2017 10:18:52 +0000elnavihttp://www.elnavi.eu/?p=6497Aiming at the creation of solid and strong relationships with its members and offering efficient solutions in complying with the new regulations Bureau Veritas held its 20th Annual Meeting of the Hellenic and Black Sea Committee at Mykonos island, Utopia Hotel.

Full article, ELNAVI, June 2017, Issue 522, Page. 60

]]>http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/20th-bureau-veritas-hellenic-and-black-sea-committee-compliance-with-the-new-shipping-regulations-is-not-a-utopia/feed/026th Meeting of ClassNK Greek Committeehttp://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/26th-meeting-of-classnk-greek-committee/
http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/26th-meeting-of-classnk-greek-committee/#commentsTue, 20 Jun 2017 09:22:04 +0000elnavihttp://www.elnavi.eu/?p=6502In view of the latest regulatory and shipping market developments ClassNK organised its 26th meeting of Greek Committee with the aim to inform its members for the activities of the society and the new challenges of shipping.

The meeting was also attended by the Chairman of ClassNK Mr. Koichi Fujiwara and the agenda included the following topics:

ClassNK activities, recent topics at IMO, shipping market topics, getting out of the storm by Weathernews and other business.

Full article, ELNAVI, June 2017, Issue 522, Page. 66

]]>http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/26th-meeting-of-classnk-greek-committee/feed/0Tanker Operator Forumhttp://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/tanker-operator-forum/
http://www.elnavi.eu/2017/06/tanker-operator-forum/#commentsTue, 20 Jun 2017 07:23:49 +0000elnavihttp://www.elnavi.eu/?p=6506Opening the forum Mr. Panos Kourkountis, technical director of Andriaki Shipping, referred to the human factor in shipping. He also focused on crew competence in relation to the inspection and audits according to the Port State Control and TMSA requirements. He told that Andriaki has estimated that the total cost of certification and training for a cadet to become captain as per Matrix requirements is almost $100.000.

It is a difficult equilibrium to minimize risk and increase income. The basic aspect of competence is to select the proper people with the right competence and skills. The company must be equipped with the proper means to identify the skilled seafarers.